Critics of Smith, however, contend that his association numbers very few members.

But all that sounds too good to be true, critics of the program contend.

The Mayor's critics contend that is part of the problem.

Critics of the agency contend that is a promise the state has not kept.

But critics contend that the plan will destroy, not create, jobs.

But he said there have been no studies showing a significant cancer risk to people, as some critics contend.

But critics contend that the state's financial plan is flawed.

But little is known about the long-term effects of eating from the river, critics contend.

His critics contend that he eliminated the policy only under pressure.

But critics contend that the programs are costly and may make little difference in the long run.